Literate Gamer

Our friend and Patron Amir sponsored this episode for Kyleigh about her writing project about his game. We go into detail about this particular writing project, our feedback, tips, and tricks for authors.

Jonathan expounds on Star Control: Origins, a galactic exploration game with a strong focus on searching for resources planet-to-planet. Instead of focusing on battle, politics, and domination, this one is light and fun, with a cartoony vibe, and true to its core theme.

Nick tells Jonathan about Kerbal Space Program, an incredible space simulation game, and apparently training tool for the next generation of NASA.

Jonathan expounds on a fantastic sequel to a Link to the Past: A Link Between Worlds! A step outside of the usual Zelda formula, it represents adventurous new mechanics and story.

Nick and Tarn talk about the latest updates for Dwarf fortress, including the approaching Steam version, complete with visualizer and mouse controls. Also Jonathan is there. This game is always full of life and great emergent gameplay stories, as is the show, and not to be missed!

This is an exceptional podcast episode. All craftsdwarfship is of the highest quality. It is decorated with amusing asides, details of pending releases, and descriptions of looming gameplay enhancements. On this podcast is the image of Tarn Adams, creator of Dwarf Fortress. He is surrounded by dwarves and carrying a capybara skull. Tarn Adams is contemplating the coming Steam Release.

Jonathan discusses The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, a Super-Nintendo classic, and not-to-be-missed entry in the Zelda franchise.

Jonathan and Nick discuss Tokaido and Pandemic, two fantastic board games that represent the two extremes of calmest competition and most desperate cooperation: both excellent and worth the cost of admission.

Jonathan expounds upon Hollow Knight: a very well crafted MetroidVania with beautiful art. It's a strong release with unique style.

Jonathan and Nick discuss GreedFall: proof that you don't need the highest budgets in the land to make a really awesome game. It's like Mass Effect 2 except more hack-and-slash (and magic and muskets) instead of a shooter. Definitely get it!

Jonathan visits the latest Shovel Knight expansion: King of Cards. It's a bit harder, but another fun romp in the great world that Yacht Club Games has created.